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Solid Pine Ammunition Case
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €187     $203
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Solid Pine Ammunition Case

1900 - 1920
Description

Solid pine ammunition case of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with original hinges and lock hasp.

Size 35 x 14 x 6 inches tall (89 x 35 x 15 cm tall)

Price £160

Stock no. 4916

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Pine Ammunition Chest to the 1920s.

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SA601593
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4916
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Description
Solid pine ammunition case of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with original hinges and lock hasp.

Size 35 x 14 x 6 inches tall (89 x 35 x 15 cm tall)

Price £160

Stock no. 4916

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Pine Ammunition Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA601593
Dealers Internal Ref
4916
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A low rectangular solid pine ammunition box featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central front latch.
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Archive I A low rectangular solid pine ammunition box featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central front latch.

Solid pine ammunition case

Archive II A low rectangular solid pine ammunition box featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central front latch. View II
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Archive VIII A low rectangular solid pine ammunition box featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central front latch. View VIII
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The Dorking Desk Shop
Telephone 01306 883327
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42 West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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The Dorking Desk Shop
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A low rectangular solid pine ammunition box featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central front latch.
Solid pine ammunition case
Ref: SA601593
A low rectangular solid pine ammunition box featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central front latch.
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FAQs

Ammunition cases were designed for military forces to safely transport and store artillery shells, cartridges, and explosives during field operations. Constructed from sturdy timber with reinforced iron fittings, these boxes were built to withstand harsh climate conditions and rough handling.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from solid softwoods such as pine or fir, chosen for their light weight and abundance. Hardware components typically featured forged iron or steel corner brackets, heavy-duty latches, and rope or metal side handles for manual transport.

Authentic pieces generally feature original metal corner reinforcements, iron clasps, and heavy plank construction with visible joinery. Markings such as stencilled military insignia, ordnance stamps, or painted batch numbers on the timber further confirm historical military provenance.

A low wooden ammunition box functions as an industrial coffee table, a foot-of-bed storage trunk, or an accent piece on a fireplace hearth. Its utilitarian aesthetic complements industrial loft, rustic farmhouse, and dark academia interior styles.

Maintain the timber by applying a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood and preserve its warm patina. Keep iron hardware dry to prevent active rust, and store the piece in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources.
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